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4 weeks ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The unsung heroes who keep the city looking clean and pretty: sanitation crews hit thousands of homes each day to maintain our streets. In this On the Clock, we’re making the rounds with the Wichita Falls Sanitation Department with the world’s most difficult claw machine, and it’s going to be a bumpy ride. “One can at a time. One street at a time,” Sanitation Equipment Operator James Linan said.
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1 month ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Curtis Jackson |Natalie McCain
BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL) — Friends, family, and veterans gathered today at the Burkburnett cemetery to pay respect to those who lost their lives in battle. During the ceremony, a wreath was placed to honor those who had lost their lives, taps were played, and colors were presented. Guest speaker, Burkburnett Assistant City Manager Dusty Burkybile, took the podium to reflect and share his stories of fighting overseas and losing two men in the line of duty while fighting for our freedom.
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1 month ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — This week, I spent time with the guys at Moss Electric, rewiring and replacing an old, bulky breaker for On the Clock. And let’s just say when it comes to all things electricity, I now know watt’s up. This duplex is in serious need of more juice. It’s why the guys at Moss Electric and I are upping its amperage from 100 to 200, giving more efficiency and no more tripped breakers. But this work isn’t without its challenges.
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1 month ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — At this point in our On The Clock with Natalie McCain series, you’ve seen me lay down welds and precisely slice materials. In this week’s edition, I get to fine-tune my fabrication skills, combining my new skills from the past 10 weeks at Ruben’s House of Classics. “Right off the bat, this place is huge. There are a ton of cars here, and they’re all waiting to get worked on,” I said.
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2 months ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend. William Heyen was pronounced dead at United Regional after being transported from the scene with CPR in process, according to Sergeant Brett Keith with WFPD. On Sunday, April 27, at around 12:23 p.m., Heyen was traveling eastbound on Southwest Parkway when an SUV pulled out from Lake Park Drive in front of his motorcycle, Keith said. Heyen struck the SUV’s driver’s side.
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2 months ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — This weekend, walk in the shoes of a homeless person as Homeless Lives Matter in Wichita Falls hosts its first fundraiser. For one day. Experience life on the streets as the local nonprofit raises awareness and funds for its mission of caring for and empowering people who are unhoused in the community. To start the day off, participants will have one bag of supplies and learn more about the struggles of homelessness, rain or shine.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — This weekend, walk in the shoes of a homeless person as Homeless Lives Matter in Wichita Falls hosts its first fundraiser. For one day. Experience life on the streets as the local nonprofit raises awareness and funds for its mission of caring for and empowering people who are unhoused in the community. To start the day off, participants will have one bag of supplies and learn more about the struggles of homelessness, rain or shine.
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2 months ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Jalen Wells |Natalie McCain
GRAHAM (KFDX/KJTL) — The City of Graham released a statement on Thursday, April 24, to warn residents about rabies infections in skunks across the city. Officials said the Graham Animal Control Office found four cases of infections within city limits. One case is from the southwest area of town, two were found on the southeast side and another in central Graham. Pet owners are encouraged to check their pets’ vaccination status. The city requires all pets to be vaccinated against rabies each year.
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2 months ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Beyond glancing through doorways at my peers’ high school welding classes, I’ve never understood exactly what the trade does and why. But after this installment of On the Clock, I certainly have a new appreciation for how physically demanding—and hot—each step of the welding process is. When I first pulled up to Chantex Manufacturing, I had no idea what to expect. “We’ll do all the flat welds first,” welder David Dickey said. But David here showed me all the ropes.
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2 months ago | 
texomashomepage.com | Natalie McCain
LAWTON (KFDX/KJTL) — Lawton residents may soon see a significant tax increase. City officials propose a 12% rate increase to “keep up with inflation and maintain essential services.” According to a Facebook post from the city, the increase would primarily affect landfill services, outdoor recreation, licenses and permits, and other services.
